Sports/GA Reporter- Sheridan, WY

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Company: The Sheridan Press
Position:
Seeking sports/general assignment star
Location:
Sheridan, Wyoming
Job Status: Part-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires:
May 20, 2014
Job ID: 1580639
Website: http://thesheridanpress.com

Description:





The Sheridan (Wyo.) Press, an innovative and award-winning community daily newspaper, has an opening for an energetic sports/general assignment reporter.

The successful candidate will have the drive and enthusiasm to cover local sports and other community events as well as the ability to work with members of the public on event notices and birth/wedding/anniversary announcements. This position will work a Wednesday through Sunday schedule at 32 hours per week with the opportunity to compete for a full-time sports reporter position.

Candidates should be able to work independently and have a strong understanding of what community journalism means. Experience with the Web, updating stories online first and never wanting to get beat on a story are other attributes we’d like to see added to our newsroom. AP style and copy editing skills are necessary and candidates that can take engaging photos will be a step above the rest.

The Press is an independent newspaper with family and local ownership and with print and online news delivery platforms. Sheridan is a thriving community of 18,000 with a college, a lively arts/culture/music scene, a busy downtown and many other amenities, including unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities.

Please send resume, writing samples and/or portfolios to becky@thesheridanpress.com.